Mishlei, with the Vilna Gaon's commentary. [Shklow, 1798]. First edition.
the first book authored by the Vilna Gaon to be printed. this was explicitly requested by the Gaon. Printed several months after the death of the Vilna Gaon on Succot 1797.
Ancient ownership signature, of Rabbi "Mordechai ben R' Aryeh of Eshishuk (Eišiškės)". [Rabbi Mordechai ben R' Aryeh of Eshishuk was a close friend of the Chafetz Chaim. In Sivan 1972, at the time the Chafetz Chaim finished writing his book Chafetz Chaim, he traveled to Smorgon (Smarhon') to the home of Rabbi Mordechai's father-in-law Rabbi Chaim Ores, and for three months they jointly completed the book and arranged and prepared it for printing. Rabbi Mordechai died young and his friend the Chafetz Chaim mourned him for a long time. See enclosed material].
[the two first leaves of title page, approbations and introduction are missing in print and replaced with an ancient handwritten copy, in square handwriting and Rashi script in handsome calligraphic writing]. 3-62, 1-15, [1] leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, worming, wear and stains. Detached leaves and torn binding.
Including the additional leaf of “Chart of mistakes” and omissions.